Trucking

The December report closes out a year with a gain of more than 44,000 jobs in truck transportation.

Supply chain visibility provider project44 sees record top-line growth during the fourth quarter, with bookings, account wins and retention coming in better than expected.

Like the doorman at a posh nightclub who decides who gets in, truck manufacturers are choosy about what Class 8 orders they’ll accept.

The driver of a flatbed truck died Tuesday when the load he was hauling smashed through his cab and killed him.

The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.

After Amazon announced it would become the first customer for Stellantis’ ProMaster electric van, Rivian stock tumbled, dropping more than 20% at one point.

18 truckload carriers have been honored in the 46th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition and will now vie for two grand prizes.

Companies are rethinking their supply chains by nearshoring or reshoring operations to North America to reduce risk caused by the pandemic and political uncertainty.

Small trucking companies’ financial losses due to a snowstorm and subsequent interstate closure hurt “real bad.”

Startup electric truck maker Nikola dropped its patent infringement suit against Tesla after original claims were muted and the judge shelved the case.

“2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations,” said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

Cummins CEO: ‘At some point the low-carbon thing becomes the main thing. And [diesel] becomes the niche business.’

Canada’s Titanium Transportation Group eyes future growth with the acquisition of Ontario-based carrier Bert and Son’s Cartage.

Lawrence Freight said its latest pay hike for company drivers will move annual wages to roughly $90,000 in 2022.

Ever-tightening capacity may continue to snare domestic and cross-border shippers that haven’t planned accordingly. That’s where partnering with the leading 3PL for cross-border freight is needed.

The case that spurred the NLRB action is not about a transportation company, but the independent contractor definition continues to be a big issue for trucking.

Stoughton Trailers was one of five companies that pressed for unfair trade practice rulings against China that led to massive duties.

December supply chain numbers again show “significant expansion.” The Logistics Managers’ Index report questions whether retailers ordered too much for the holidays.

Schneider became the latest truckload carrier to bolt on a fleet. The company announced Tuesday the $263 million acquisition of dedicated carrier Midwest Logistics Systems.

Recruiting and retention management has never been faster.